Debaltseve salient

80% of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard detachments withdrawn from Debaltseve - Poroshenko The Armed Forces of Ukraine are carrying out a planned and organized withdrawal of troops from Debaltseve today. 18.02.15 15:12 400 155 2 362 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

40th Battalion reports air strikes by Russian air force at Debaltseve. ATO headquarters does not confirm the information. The strong point near Debaltseve was presumably attacked by four strike-fighter jets of the Russian air force. 09.02.15 15:15 643 305 1 315 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Poroshenko calls for international community's stern response to treacherous actions of Russia and militants President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a phone conversation with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel 18.02.15 00:01 181 256 1 291 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers attempt breaching entrapment near Debaltseve. The enemy brought up massive manpower - Semenchenko Fighting near Lohvynove, the Donetsk region, at the Debaltseve - Artemivsk motorway continues. The enemy managed to move up reserves. Both sides incurred losses in armored vehicles. 09.02.15 18:05 582 609 1 264 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Street fighting underway in Debaltseve, part of the city seized by the terrorists - Joint Staff Active hostilities are underway in Debaltseve, the Donetsk region. Ukrainian military maneuver with units and fire in order to deter the enemy's aggression. 17.02.15 17:48 457 027 1 217 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Group of Ukrainian troops in Debaltseve entered cul-de-sac - Butusov The enemy has amassed large force in the area of Vuhlehirsk-Kalynivka, and captured the village of Lohvynove early in the morning. 10.02.15 10:28 467 518 1 186 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient: operational environment and situation analysis as of 11:00 p.m. Feb. 10 by Yurii Butusov Fighting has continued throughout the day at M-103 highway in the area of Lohvynove. 11.02.15 12:08 366 740 1 125 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Army officers demand Chief of General Staff Muzhenko's resignation for Debaltseve defeat Officers of the Ukrainian army who participated in Debaltseve defense ask the president to immediately fire top command of the Ukrainian army Joint Staff. 12.03.15 12:24 245 330 1 120 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants use almost all types of weapons at Debaltseve direction. All attacks repulsed - ATO press center ATO forces continue armed confrontation with the terrorists. The criminals shelled the Ukrainian troops’ positions for almost 80 times during the day. 09.02.15 21:49 202 447 1 064 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers repulsed attack of terrorists on Vuhlehirsk. National Guard battalion entered the city. Sweeping is under way Terrorist attack on Vuhlehirsk has been repelled. The ATO forces are currently sweeping the city. 29.01.15 21:38 296 879 998 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers left Debaltseve: "We had a corridor of Grads and tanks. Not all of us pulled out". VIDEO In the night of Feb. 18, Ukrainian soldiers began to withdraw from Debaltseve and vicinity. They were following the retreat order under constant shelling by the separatists. Ukrainian artillery covered the convoys which were pulling out, the intelligence pushed the way, and special forces from the 3rd and 8th regiments provided cover. 19.02.15 12:00 296 506 977 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian army defeated terrorists’ combined tank detachment near Debaltseve after three days of fighting. PHOTOS ATO forces destroyed 11 terrorists’ tanks near Debaltseve. 04.02.15 17:38 511 031 879 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian losses at Debaltseve are four times fewer than those of the Russian terrorists – presidential advisor Biriukov Advisor to the president Yurii Biriukov announced his data on number of losses by each party during the battle of Debaltseve. 20.02.15 19:27 163 982 872 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient. Situation report as of Feb.14, 10 a.m. - Butusov The Debaltseve bridgehead is controlled by Ukrainian troops. Attacks at Debaltseve town have been repulsed, as well as from Chornukhyne village. On Feb.12-13, Russian troops attempted to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops near Novohryhorivka village. The situation took a bad turn yesterday morning, when enemy armored vehicles cut behind the Army and surrounded one of the strongholds. The ATO forces delivered a counterattack and destroyed the enemy in the evening. Communication was restored and Ukrainian positions were reinforced. 14.02.15 12:22 392 400 811 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants killed near Debaltseve had Russian IDs. PHOTO Two militants killed near Debaltseve carried documents confirming their Russian citizenship. 08.02.15 16:53 334 547 809 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Attempts to seize Debaltseve failed. Terrorists trapped in 'fire trap' near Vuhlehirsk - NSDC Attempts of Russian terrorists to attack and neutralize the ATO forces in Debaltseve failed. 02.02.15 12:19 301 387 804 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Direct Russian military intervention occurred in Debaltseve area - U.S. Army Europe commander Experts of the U.S. Armed Forces believe that Russia directly invaded the territory of Ukraine, and its troops are engaged near Debaltseve. 11.02.15 16:56 481 019 789 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

"The withdrawal of troops from Debaltseve was blocked up by Chief of Staff Viktor Muzhenko" - volunteers Heorhii Tuka and Vitalii Deineha accused Joint Staff of incompetence Most of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine executives supported the decision to withdraw troops from Debaltseve, except for Colonel-General Viktor Muzhenko. 19.02.15 09:56 246 114 771 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

500 bodies of civilians discovered in Debaltseve after Russian bombardments - Samantha Power The bodies of 500 civilians have been found in the basements of residential buildings in Debaltseve. 06.03.15 22:59 120 254 753 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Nemtsov report: "70 Russian servicemen killed near Debaltseve" According to data by Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was killed in Moscow on the night of February 28, 70 Russian soldiers were killed during the winter battles for Debaltseve. 12.05.15 10:47 130 528 724 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Planned displacement of Ukrainian troops from Debaltseve is being completed – ATO speaker The planned relocation of the ATO units from the Debaltseve bridgehead still continues. 18.02.15 21:50 112 976 699 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Lieutenant Lamaka, who reported about air strike on the 40th Battalion, confirms his information and will write a statement 1st company of the 40th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces troop executive, Senior Lieutenant Lamaka states that he will immediately report on the Russian aviation air strike over the Ukrainian positions witnessed by numerous Ukrainian servicemen as soon as the enemy ceases shelling. 09.02.15 19:02 402 701 668 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers took Lohvynove by assault; Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway unblocked - MP Semenchenko Ukrainian soldiers unblocked the Artemivsk-Debaltseve motorway near Lohvynove. 12.02.15 15:43 262 914 636 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian troops took up positions near Artemivsk. Terrorists continue to violate the truce - ATO headquarters The forces of the anti-terrorist operation took up positions near Artemivsk of the Donetsk region. 19.02.15 23:26 92 284 584 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian army left Debaltseve. PHOTOS Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard continue to withdraw their units from Debaltseve, the Donetsk region. 19.02.15 12:36 455 581 579 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

Russian-terrorist forces have thrown all reserve troops available in the area into battle to seize Debaltseve - MP Tymchuk Fierce engagements are underway near Debaltseve. 18.02.15 13:03 110 269 575 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Butusov: Operational environment at Debaltseve salient as of Feb. 9 There is no continuous front line at the Debaltseve salient. 09.02.15 13:53 321 227 573 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

President Poroshenko met with soldiers who exited Debaltseve. PHOTOS During his visit to the Donetsk region, President Petro Poroshenko visited the location of Ukrainian servicemen that have been regrouped from Debaltseve in the city of Artemivsk. The president thanked the Ukrainian warriors for their courage. 18.02.15 18:56 185 895 566 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Butusov: Debaltseve salient is under fire. Situation report as of Feb. 13, 1 p.m. The Minsk peace agreements have not reduced the tension, but on the contrary, led to escalation. 13.02.15 14:32 300 192 563 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russian tank group destroyed near Debaltseve. Ukrainians captured two T-72 tanks. VIDEO After the defeat of the Russian-terrorist troops at Debaltseve, the Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian T-72 tanks which were previously spotted during the redeployment from Krasnyi Luch. 05.02.15 01:41 209 197 553 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Ukrainian soldiers near Debaltseve have doubts in terrorists' complying with Minsk agreement. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who repulse attacks of Russian mercenaries near Debaltseve have doubts that the terrorists will abide by the Minsk agreement. 13.02.15 14:40 195 277 546 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Terrorists shell residential areas from Grads in Debaltseve and Avdiivka Thursday morning, starting from 6 a.m., the terrorists continued to aim at civilians of Ukraine, residents of Debaltseve and Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. 22.01.15 10:28 50 339 542 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian troops withdrawal from Debaltseve continues: the operation at final stage - the ATO Staff Operation on withdrawal of Ukrainian soldiers from Debaltseve is at its final stage. 19.02.15 10:48 126 563 532 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants seize part of Debaltseve – ATO speaker Ukrainian units defending Debaltseve conduct maneuvers and open deterrent fire in response. 18.02.15 00:58 122 468 501 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russia pulls in troops and equipment to Debaltseve - US Department of State The United States accused Russia on Friday of massing artillery and rocket systems around a contested town in eastern Ukraine and joining pro-Russian rebels in attacking Ukrainian forces, calling such actions a violation of the spirit of a cease-fire agreement signed just one day earlier. 14.02.15 00:26 143 732 499 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Russian journalist's story about Russian troops storming Debaltseve: "There are Buryats behind that waste pile" Russian journalist from Kommersant news outlet Ilya Barabanov interviewed the Russian military who fought in Ukraine. This is the first case of a Russian medium to publish an article which is open about Russian soldiers taking part in the war in the Donbas. 20.02.15 17:57 233 769 491 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Russian troops keep committing attacks at Debaltseve salient. Situation report as of Feb. 16, 2.00 a.m. by Butusov According to Censor.NET sources, five Ukrainian soldiers were killed and more than a dozen injured on Debaltseve bridgehead during the first day of ‘truce’. 16.02.15 11:04 252 171 490 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

4,000 militants and Russian servicemen were involved in the offensive near Debaltseve - Shkiriak The Russian-terrorist forces were armed with more than 30 tanks, 80 armored vehicles of different types, and various types of artillery. 02.02.15 22:24 105 928 488 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

190 militants killed near Debaltseve - ATO press center 21 hostile attacks on the Ukrainian troops’ positions were recorded during the night of Feb. 5. 05.02.15 10:53 242 006 471 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Militants did not allow OSCE observers to Debaltseve – Foreign Affairs Minstry Representatives of the illegal armed groups did not allow observers of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to inspect Debaltseve town in the Donetsk region. 15.02.15 14:20 122 422 457 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Poroshenko held a phone conversation with Putin, Merkel, and Hollande on Donbas situation President Poroshenko held a phone conversation in the so-called Normandy format. 19.02.15 14:39 76 026 452 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

"August Battalion was completely destroyed. Do you think anyone was rendering a salute to trucks full of bodies returning to Russia? We are still Russians for them,” – interview with Russian militant Having returned to Russia from the Donbas, the Russian mercenary has confirmed major losses of the terrorists. 11.09.15 14:00 149 586 441 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

22 Ukrainian soldiers killed and over 150 wounded in three days of fighting and in the course of exiting Debaltseve Casualties of the anti-terrorist operation in the last days of fighting in Debaltseve of the Donetsk region and in the course of leaving the city amounted to 22 dead and more than 150 wounded. 18.02.15 22:42 50 507 433 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Debaltseve salient

Fighting in Vuhlehirsk continues. Ukrainian Army is destroying enemy’s weapons and equipment Vuhlehirsk is under the control of the ATO forces. The fighting is currently under way. 30.01.15 13:54 99 445 426 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Heavy fighting is on in Vuhlehirsk and vicinities On Jan 31, the Army, the National Guard, and police battalions started to liberate the town of Vuhlehirsk at the order of the ATO headquarters. 31.01.15 15:21 285 173 421 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Chief of Staff Muzhenko to report on Debaltseve situation in parliament on Feb. 23 On Feb. 23, the Chief of Staff will report on the situation in Debaltseve to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on the National Security and Defense. 19.02.15 23:57 84 372 420 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

Debaltseve salient. Operational environment as of Feb. 13, 1 a.m. from Yurii Butusov The issue of Debaltseve cannot be resolved by peace talks. 13.02.15 12:12 241 347 395 Previously in trend: Debaltseve salient

No threat of encirclement in the area of Debaltseve - Chief of Staff Muzhenko The situation near the city of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region is complicated but there is no threat that the Ukrainian troops will be surrounded. 29.01.15 17:07 64 407 391 Ukrainian Politics